“That you may know that I am God!” - Exodus 10:2 (NIV)
Ever since the corona virus touched on earth there are many who have asked and wondered at why these plagues happen. Some have asked where God is!
In Uganda as was with nations around us a swarm of locusts had already caused much havoc. Before there had been a period of floods that left many marooned. Not long ago thousands were left in Eastern Uganda homeless due to mudslides.
Now changes in weather patterns have historically happened. There is also a long history of epidemics that have afflicted mankind. For one thing let us never forget that we live in a fallen world, in spite of all efforts by many to create heaven here on earth.
As believers we can all agree that the Almighty God is never caught off guard. He allows these calamitous events for a reason. One of that is to draw the cold hearts of men and women to Him. Where some thought they had mastered it all, suddenly they discover, how hopeless we all are, and need to look and depend on the Almighty God!
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray in the mighty name of Jesus of Nazareth that with all the calamities we see happening all may draw their hearts to you the God of creation!
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26/04/2024 - 27/04/2024 All day“The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does” (Psalm 145:13)
When Laban promised Jacob his daughter marriage, Rachel, only after working the land for seven years, Jacob got to work. He knew this was a done deal. But after faithfully doing his part, Laban changed goal posts. Reminded, “Laban replied, “It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the older one. Finish this daughter’s bridal week; then we will give you the younger one also, in return for another seven years of work” (Gen 29:26-27).
Instead of giving in, Jacob “worked for Laban another seven years” ( vv 29). For his trials, the Lord blessed Jacob mightily that in another tasty exchange he rebuked Laban, “You know how I have worked for you and how your livestock has fared under my care. The little you had before I came has increased greatly, and the Lord has blessed you wherever I have been” ( Gen 30:29-30).
Ultimately Jacob would have to live in hasty circumstances against Laban’s unwillingness to let go but by then he was mightily blessed ( Gen 31).
Just like Jacob, you too could have chanced upon a Laban. He has gone against the original terms of the deal. He has changed goal posts and won’t release the payment you are due. You are faced with a boss who keeps coming up with all crazy new directives, leaving you besides yourself.
But then there is a God of Jacob who knows all about your faithfulness. Persevere in faith. When the time comes God will release you from that bondage with far more than the enemy sought to steal from you, as that is what exactly happened to Jacob!
Prayer today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, you who sees all my labors and travails, I pray for your blessings through all situations, this I pray in Jesus’ name
